Calais to Canterbury by train

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Overview: trains from Calais to Canterbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Calais to Canterbury, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:29 View journey
Last train 21:31 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 65
Trains / day 5 View all
Cheapest journey AU$281.05 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 25m
Train operators 2

Travelling from Calais to Canterbury by train

Want to know how to get from Calais to Canterbury by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Calais to Canterbury take around 2 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 65 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Calais is scheduled to depart at around  06:29. The last departure is usually at around 21:31 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Calais at around 07:31, with the last train leaving at around 21:31. On average, there are about 5 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$281.05.

We think any time is a great time to visit Canterbury, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Canterbury.

Is there a direct train from Calais to Canterbury?

The journey between Calais and Canterbury usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Calais to Canterbury every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Calais to Canterbury?

The Calais to Canterbury train travel takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Calais to Canterbury train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Canterbury leaving Calais at around 06:29 and the last train leaving at around 21:31 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Calais at around 07:31, with the final departure at 21:31.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.